Public Safety/Law and Justice

Nash County Public Schools•Rocky Mount, NC

21h•Onsite

About The Position

This course provides basic career information in public safety including corrections, emergency and fire management, security and protection, law enforcement, and legal services. FEMA certifications NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800 are also a part of this course. Additionally students will develop a personal plan for a career in public safety. The course includes skills in each area, using resources from the community to help deliver instruction to the students. English language arts are reinforced. Students desiring to pursue a career in Law and Justice will examine the basic concepts of law related to citizens' rights and officers' responsibilities to maintain a safe society. This course is aligned to an industry recognized certification in Basic Law Enforcement Knowledge for those desiring a career in Law enforcement. The course discusses the history and development of law enforcement in the United States, components of the criminal justice system, including the roles and responsibilities of the police, courts, and corrections, and classification and elements of crimes. Students will receive instruction in critical skill areas including communicating with diverse groups, conflict resolution, the use of force continuum, report writing, operation of police and emergency equipment, and courtroom testimony. Career planning and employability skills will be emphasized. English language arts are reinforced. An employee in this class provides direct instruction to students. A wide variety of tasks are performed in the teaching-learning process for students, the primary one being to help students learn the subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible adults. A teacher performs his/her duties under the supervision of, and reports to, the principal.

Requirements

Must hold or obtain the International Foundation for Protective Officers (IFPO) certification within the first year of teaching.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals consistent with the duties of this position
Ability to compose and write routine reports consistent with the duties of this position
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, staff and the general public consistent with the duties of this position
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Familiarity with basic computer operation and software.
Ability to learn various computer operations required for management of student information and integration of technology in classroom instruction.
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program
Ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents
Skills in oral and written communication.
High School diploma, two year degree or four year degree from a college or university
Valid N.C. teaching license/certification, or be able to obtain such

Responsibilities

Teaches District approved curriculum
Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
Plans a program of study, employing a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students
Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules
Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students
Assists in diagnosing the learning disabilities of students, with the assistance of district specialists
Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports
Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations
Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day